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Basic and material sciences are currently exploring breakthrough technologies(*) that have the potential to change the way we generate and use energy, and promise short-term advances (2015-2020) and low-cost prospects …

Recently, we have seen new technologies to replace in a few years mature technologies and infrastructure, and radically change our habit (e.g., mobile phones, 1990-2005) …

Can we design a future other than the hard way depicted in current energy scenarios ? Can high-level scientific communities help select promising technology options and lead the process?